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Local student named semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

ASHEBORO — Adam T. Flynn, a graduating senior at Southwestern Randolph High School, has been named one of approximately 550 semifinalists in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from more than 3,900 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character and involvement in community and school activities.

Final selection of the scholars will be made by the the Commission on Presidential Scholars, citizens appointed by the president, and will be announced in May.

Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C., in June to receive the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in various activities and events held in their honor.

Semifinalists were chosen by a panel of distinguished educators after a review of students’ essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations and school transcripts.